PvP in Cyrodiil. Stealth.

WildMonk · January 2016

Does it make sense to play in Cyrodiil, in class "Nightblade"? Or use warrior in armor, with sword and shield?
How effective concealment in a combat zone PvP? ( archer)
If I move around Cyrodiil in stealth mode, I will be seen and killed?(performing start tasks, in the role of scout)

catalyst10e · January 2016

Nightblades do very well for themselves in Cyrodiil, and in particular the Imperial City if you have the DLC.

Useing a Warrior-type with sword and Shield is also acceptable. You can play however you like really, just figure out what weapons and skills you'd like to use and if you need some help, look up a build.

I honestly see more people using Suprise attack over Concealed weapon. (but again, use what you want to use).

While in stealth opponents cannot see you, but if they have a detection potion, or radient magelight, or if they get too close to use, or if you get caught in an AOE damage effect you will be brought out of stealth. It's possible you'd be killed, but it's also possible you will kill them.

Currently PvP doesn't really utilize scouting, I've heard some people will go out to see if a gank squad is waiting but you wouldn't be sent out on stealth-based missions or intelligence gathering or anything.

Best of luck, and have fun out there. Try not to get discouraged, just keep at it.

Johngo0036 · January 2016

I have a NB that uses Sword and board and she does OK,

It is a very different playstyle to the normal dualwield, 2H builds out there...

But it is GREAT fun.

KatzMainTank · January 2016

It really depends on what your playstyle is leaning towards. Nightblades are very self-sufficient in Cyrodiil. Sword and shield is really fun and isn't as common as you'd think, but very efficient. Concealment breaks any time you engage an enemy or perform a task (turning in a quest) but there are ways of keeping distance when using a bow. These skills come from the bow skill line itself and your own class lines depending on what class you choose. A Nightblade archer is a very common build in Cyrodiil but very limited in playstyle and does get boring after a while. My first character was a Nightblade archer and it was fun at first but really began to become extremely repetitive in the types of engagements I'd be capable of participating in. Also, you'd might want to consider whether or not you'll be running with a large or small group and/or solo.